Watch Hot Talks on Health with Heléna Herklots

Event date:
April 27, 2016 to April 27, 2016

On April 27, 2016, Ontario policy makers, health professionals, family caregivers, and patients met to hear Heléna Herklots, Chief Executive of CarersUK speak on the development of supportive policy for caregivers in the United Kingdom and what Ontario can learn from the UK experience. Family caregiver and author Katherine Arnup, PhD, also addressed those in attendance with a moving response based on her own experience providing care for her sister and parents.

If you were unable to attend this latest edition of Hot Talks, a full video and a selection of photos from the event is available below.

Webcast Video

Photo Gallery

WHAT’S BEING SAID

Stephane is a young caregiver who assists with caring for his younger brother. Don has been caring for his wife since her diagnosis with early onset Alzheimer’s 5 years ago.
Hear from Stephane & Don on what their #caregiving experiences have been like: bit.ly/2VuxJCKpic.twitter.com/FfZTG9IqkE

Have you registered for our upcoming webinar on Including Caregiver ID initiatives as part of Family Presence and Open Visiting Policies in Ontario?
The webinar takes place on June 6th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register here: bit.ly/2Wuto3qpic.twitter.com/UTo09kDe1y

While 64% of #caregivers surveyed said they were happy to step in and provide care, 18% felt intimidated by what was expected of them.
Learn more about how caregivers feel about caregiving in our Spotlight on Ontario's Caregivers report: bit.ly/2TrwMe8pic.twitter.com/dl3dwlX8MQ

'Family presence results in better patient outcomes, it is that simple."
Are you looking to implement family presence or open visiting policy in our healthcare setting? Hear from those who do and their experiences in our latest report: bit.ly/2Wuto3qpic.twitter.com/pYCMRCBVqq

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